Business and Political Leaders Kick Off Economic Roundtable

Government's economic roundtable to discuss productivity

The government's economic reform summit will today discuss the critical issue of Australia's ailing productivity.

The Government’s economic reform roundtable kicks off in Canberra

Nuisance tariffs and a levy on businesses to fund worker training are among the proposals debated behind closed doors on the first day of the federal government's three-day economic roundtable. A hand-picked group of business representatives, politicians and unions have gathered in Canberra for the economic talks. The Treasurer says engagement has been "outstanding".

Business and political leaders kick off economic roundtable

Business and political leaders met in Canberra today, kicking off the highly anticipated economic roundtable.

Skills and tariffs focus of 'constructive' roundtable

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers will lead an economic roundtable. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS) By Kat Wong and Jacob Shteyman in Canberra A much-hyped economic summit has had a “collegial” start, with consensus reached around the need to cut nuisance tariffs and upskill workers. Discussions around the federal government’s economic reform roundtable were shrouded in secrecy on Tuesday, with attendees not even allowed to bri…

Jim Chalmers’ economic reform roundtable kicks off in Canberra

The prime minister and treasurer have encouraged participants to be open to new ideas and put themselves in the shoes of the government during the event.

'Reform reckoning' or 'massive talkfest'? Anticipation peaks as roundtable begins

The government's Economic Reform Roundtable begins today after weeks of anticipation surrounding its possible outcomes (or lack thereof).